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CSS English Precis and Composition Syllabus

FPSC compulsory 100-mark CSS paper testing precis writing, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, word usage and Urdu-to-English translation. The full CSS English Precis and Composition syllabus: 6 subjects, 23 chapters and 84 topics, with 302 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
23Chapters
84Topics
302Flashcards

CSS English Precis and Composition subjects

CSS English Precis and Composition has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Precis Writing

5 chapters · 20 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Fundamentals of Precis · 4 topics
  2. Reading and Analysing the Passage · 4 topics
  3. Compression Techniques · 5 topics
  4. Drafting and Revising · 4 topics
  5. Suggesting an Appropriate Title · 3 topics

Reading Comprehension

3 chapters · 12 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Comprehension Skills · 4 topics
  2. Answering Comprehension Questions · 4 topics
  3. Passage Types and Strategies · 4 topics

Grammar and Usage

5 chapters · 20 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Tenses · 4 topics
  2. Parts of Speech and Agreement · 5 topics
  3. Phrasal Verbs · 3 topics
  4. Punctuation · 4 topics
  5. Sentence Correction · 4 topics

Vocabulary

4 chapters · 12 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Synonyms and Antonyms · 3 topics
  2. Grouping of Words · 3 topics
  3. Pairs of Words · 3 topics
  4. Idioms and Expressions · 3 topics

Sentence Structure and Composition

3 chapters · 11 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Sentence Construction · 4 topics
  2. Clarity and Style · 4 topics
  3. Common Errors · 3 topics

Translation (Urdu to English)

3 chapters · 9 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Translation Fundamentals · 3 topics
  2. Handling Idiomatic Expressions · 3 topics
  3. Practice and Accuracy · 3 topics

CSS English Precis and Composition flashcards

302 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

CSS English Precis and Composition syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the CSS English Precis and Composition syllabus?

CSS English Precis and Composition covers 6 subjects: Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure and Composition and Translation (Urdu to English).

How many chapters and topics are in the CSS English Precis and Composition syllabus?

23 chapters and 84 topics, across 6 subjects. Precis Writing is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there CSS English Precis and Composition flashcards?

Yes — 302 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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